29The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.


In Context

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

27 The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28 The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

29 The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.

30 The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.

31 The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom: the tongue of the perverse shall perish.

Proverbs 10:29 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect man, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of the LORD is a strong hold to the upright; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect, And ruin to workers of iniquity.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.